An established, high-volume restaurant in Downtown San Diego is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager to help lead daily operations and support a high-performing hospitality team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing people, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high operational standards. You'll work closely with the General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations while helping build a culture rooted in accountability, teamwork, and hospitality.
What You'll Do:
Guest Experience
- Lead the restaurant floor during service, ensuring an exceptional guest experience from arrival through departure.
- Respond to guest feedback with professionalism and resolve concerns quickly and effectively.
- Maintain high standards for food quality, beverage service, cleanliness, and hospitality.
- Step into operational roles as needed to support service during busy periods.
Team Leadership
- Coach, develop, and motivate front-of-house and back-of-house team members.
- Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training.
- Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and accountability.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented workplace culture.
- Help identify and develop future leaders within the organization.
Restaurant Operations
- Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure all opening, closing, and shift procedures are completed consistently.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with company standards.
- Monitor food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service practices.
- Assist with scheduling, labor management, and operational planning.
- Ensure equipment and facilities are maintained and operational.
Financial & Inventory Management
- Support inventory management, ordering, receiving, and cost controls.
- Monitor labor, food, and beverage costs while identifying opportunities for increased efficiency.
- Maintain accurate cash handling and point-of-sale procedures.
- Partner with the General Manager to achieve sales, profitability, and operational goals.
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who brings:
- 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment
- Proven leadership experience managing large hospitality teams
- Strong knowledge of front-of-house and back-of-house operations
- Experience with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and cost controls
- Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with restaurant POS systems (Toast experience is a plus)
- Food Manager/Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Physical Requirements
This position requires standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and working in a fast-paced restaurant environment with varying temperatures, kitchen heat, noise, and other typical hospitality conditions.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
This isn't a turnaround project—it's an opportunity to join a successful restaurant with strong systems already in place. We're looking for a leader who enjoys coaching teams, leading from the floor, and delivering consistently outstanding guest experiences.
If you're passionate about hospitality, thrive in high-volume operations, and are ready to grow your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your résumé. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.
Pay: Up to $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
